Yes, and that is probably a good thing since I wanted to keep some of these! They are absolutely gorgeous! I also moved my kiln to my small mud room and fired in there. In the past, I fired in a much larger open space. I didn't know if that made a difference in the richness of these beads. Some of mine were in there too and I noticed a difference in those too! Great job, Kelli! Now, You will be a pro by the time you even have your first firing!MaryAnn